Loading the black powder rifle cartridge

Set your adjustable measure for an amount in grains equal to the caliber of your rifle. Shooting black powder firearms reloading black powder. Of those nine cartridges seven used the same case head as the. He has one chapter that covers general black powder loading of the old rifle cartridges and specific chapters of cartridges such as 4570, 4590. Gs1492 cartridge care, lubes, moulds, powder charges, developing and testing loads and more. To aid users in their choice of powder, the following tables have been prepared. Large, nonstatic aluminum powder reservoir holds a pound of black powder. Patrick ferguson, a british army officer, developed in 1772 the ferguson rifle, a. Basically, a duplex load involves putting a small amount of smokeless powder into the case first, then the black powder is placed on top of the smokeless powder. The following tables are meant to be an indication as to which powders may be used in particular guns. Shooting black powder firearms reloading black powder cartridges.

There are a large number of black powders on the market, of which we stock a variety. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. The 18591863 black powder rifles were widely used in the civil war. Some of the guns that use black powder include pistols, rifles, and shotguns.

When loading black powder cartridges, it is impor tant that. Bookbpplss black powder, pig lead and steel silhouettes by paul matthews. The author brings the black powder cartridge shooter valuable information on the basics, including cartridge care, lubes, moulds, powder charges, developing and testing loads. A high density, 100% wool felt wad, lubricated with all day wonder lube, that will take the place of the over powder and cushion wad. I would also be interested in any old books or info. When a redding handgunsmall rifle measure is set to throw 20. A 45120 will shoot a 500 grain bullet at 1500 fps as compared to the 4570. Black powder is made from sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal in various formulas throughout the centuries. Bp and subs cartridge loading for cas david scott harper. You can also find vintage hunting black powder, black powder gun parts, black powder rifle barrels, and more on ebay. My almost 12lb rifle is just too heavy for me to shoot offhandi need to do some strength training and figure out a stance which provides more support.

You can also find powder flasks, bullet molds, powder bags, and the iconic powder horn for sale on ebay as well. When the hunt is calling, your black powder rifle demands you answer with the best supplies in the field. Pretty crappy but it was my first real shoot and my first time shooting beyond 200 yds. Shooting black powder in cartridge guns the high road. Any air space inside a black powder cartridge is at the very least inviting its detonation to ring the barrel chamber, and at its worst to blow the barrel and its chamber. For a more traditional cartridge, tie a silk thread around the paper cartridge to compress the paper into the lube grooves on the bullet. How to load and fire a black powder rifle gear patrol. Load data for metallic cartridge loads caliber weight note type bullet mfg dia.

Felt wads for muzzle loading and black powder cartridges. Developing an accurate load for a black powder muzzleloading. Add black powder or pyrodex to the open end of the tube. Obsolete and modern black powder ammo for sale buffalo arms. Loading the black powder rifle cartridge paul matthews. Felt wads for muzzle loading and black powder cartridges oxyoke wonder wads for muzzleloading shotguns. A how to video for the black powder shooter, showing you how to load competion ammo. This is a different kind of reloading instruction text. The shooting of black powder cartridge rifles is a great challenge and one which has. Includes 78 x 14 adapter, and large and small drop tubes. This fiber wad, made of various vegetable materials or felt, should be soaked with a good black powder lubricant. An illustrated, stepbystep guide to assembling the ar15 rifle u. According to my measurements, its gravimetric density is 0. The standard reference work for loading the black powder cartridge rifle.

Cartridge rifle cast bullets for the black powder cartridge rifle from musket to metallic cartridge. Black powder and black powder substitutes powder valley. Booklbprc loading the black powder rifle cartridge by paul matthews. A great tool for black powder cartridge shooters and cowboyaction shooters. Loading the black powder rifle cartridge buffalo arms. A wad of carboard or paper or polymer separates the powder charge from the bullet, protecting the bullet base, somewhat sealing the barrel grooves and somewhat helping to clean out the previous fired powder residue. Unique threeslide adjustment bars give you consistent accuracy. A special long range black powder target rifle match the purpose of this match is to establish the worlds best long range bptr, vintage sniper rifle, and bpml shooters. Due to a higher density, more cfe blk can be packed into a case.

Targeted at the shooter who must reload for an obsolete antique black powder caliber, the author discusses cartridge care, lubes, bullet molds, powder charges. Black powder was the only propellant for guns from the th century until 1886 when the french developed the first usable smokeless powder for the 8 x 50 lebel rifle cartridge. These firearms, often of the type referred to as buffalo rifles, are singleshot firearms using a fixed metallic cartridge containing black powder, which launches heavy projectiles at relatively low velocity. Loading the black powder rifle cartridge 9781879356207. A practical history of black powder firearms ar15 rifle builders manual. No wad or material is used to separate the two powders. Whether its traditional gunpowder for increased accuracy or pellets for faster loading speed, powder valley is your complete source for the high quality propellant your weapon requires. Reloading historical educational firearms table of contents chapter 1 a few basics 2 lubrication and lubricants 3 the grease cookie 4 bullets and bullet moulds 5 casting the bullet 6 care of the cartridge case before and after 7 the powder charge black, pyrodex or duplex 8 loading the black powder rifle cartridge 9 developing and testing. Black powder cartridge rifle bpcr refers to modern shooting sports which employ black powder cartridge rifles. This book is a must have for any black powder cartridge rifle shooter. Black powder cartridges are best used with cartridge wads. There is no major company that loads actual black powder cartridge loads as far as. Mathews gives detailed instructions on building an accurate black powder load. For our 50 caliber rifle that translates to 50 grains of black powder.

Internal metering bars rotate in a nonsparking brass sleeve. Loading the black powder rifle cartridge by paul matthews track. How to load black powder cartridge rifle bpcr ammo. Any sight and any bpcr rifle, vintage sniper rifle cmp rules apply, black powder or pyrodex style substitute only. Black powder cartridge if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Ox yoke wonder lube is perfect, as is spg bullet lube or several of the other nonpetroleum black powder lubes.

All new 2nd edition, the worlds foremost black powder manual. The bp is compressed in your usual manner and the over powder wad if used installed. They load some of the old timers with black powder and their. Load the same amount of pyrodex powder height into your case as you. A properly built black powder cartridge will have no air space and its powder will either not be compressed or compressed. Written by 4time national bpcr silhouette champion steve garbe and worldrenowned gun writer mike venturino this is the first and only guide you will need to successfu.

Can anyone recommend a reloading manual for black powder cartridges i can buy. You will not just be advised how to do things but you will also be given the reason why it is done that way. Bpcr long range shooting my experiences in black powder. Measure your powder using an adjustable powder measure.

Blackpowder cartridge shooting and loading discussion, questions, and comments on blackpowder cartridge shooting and loading. Loading and shooting black powder cartridge guns track. This is itthe standard reference work for loading the black powder cartridge rifle. Black powder and substitutes cartridge loading for cas. One such gun is known to have belonged to philip v of spain, and was manufactured circa 1715, probably in madrid. Includes thousands of pressure tested loads for rifles, handguns and shotguns. I specifically want loading data for various black powder calibers, and not a bunch of how to. How to load an 1863 sharps rifle gone outdoors your. We dont stop at just rifles, look to taylors for complete support of your black powder needs from cleaning supplies to parts. Black powder cartridge spring 2020 this issue features accuracy test part iii, a. We go through and demonstrate how to hand load black powder cartridges for your revolver. Shooting black powder firearms reloading black powder cartridges by bob shell, thu, june 27, 20. Inherited drilling hunting rifle 41 replies last by the mixed saxon 12232019.